The Landlord Academy

While it may sound easy enough to be a landlord – buy a home, make a few renovations and rent it out for more than the monthly mortgage payment – successfully managing your own investment properties requires the mindset of a business professional.

​If your investment property is ready to rent doing just a little more with inexpensive items can help bring higher income. Here are some great examples of cheap ‘extras’ that you can request that will let you bump your rent up by $25 or so — or help you get a tenant moved in that much faster if you keep your rent at market levels.

Tenant screening provides a first line of defense against discrimination complaints. That’s because differences in factors such as an applicant’s income, employment, references, and credit histories can help justify the selection of one tenant over another and thereby help landlords avoid discrimination charges. Here are eight recommendations for using the screening process to keep discrimination lawsuits at bay.

If you are a homeowner you have taken advantage of the mortgage interest as a tax deduction. In relation to the new tax laws this is the one issue that will affect home ownership and the real estate industry more than anything else. If the new standard deduction is more beneficial for you will you still be motivated to own a home?

Residents claiming their pet is a service animal or a therapy dog is the latest controversial issue regarding rental homes and landlord tenant relationships. Just as we been hearing a lot on "fake news" we also see a lot of "fake therapy pet certificates" which can be bought online for a small fee. What is your opinion on this?

Every true Oklahoman knows its state like a parent knows its child. From the tallest building in the state to odd roadside attractions to historical landmarks, they could identify every famous place without hesitation. Here are 11 iconic places you’ll instantly recognize if you’re one of these true Okies.Read More